We were leaning towards trying to find some electric solution to avoid the pitfall of having the tenant manage the oil delivery/payment.

That's definitely a great idea and strategy, at some point do you think it would be worth opening an LLC to place some of the mortgages under as maybe a "property management company" to avoid the limit being exceeded under my name?

I'd avoid anything that will grow as tall as the windows, except something like boxwoods or yews that you'd trim.Just as important as the plants is whether you use rock or mulch. 

The main aspect that interests me (for the time being) is wholesaling.Yes, I understand that every new person claims they want to do wholesaling because of the supposed lack of monetary investment.

Also, it's great to see that you're studying up on tenant screening, as I view this as a crucial aspect to landlord success.

If so you can try to get the tenant leaving to pay that as to avoid being on the hook for an eviction or collections if the tenant who remains stops paying the rent.

Do people actually rehab and then rent the property out for 12 months only to then sell via 1031 exchange and avoid the tax?

@Amy Hu all of those things are no less likely to occur in state if you use property managers or contractors- I think due diligence just needs to be emphasized more heavily by people that are utilizing professional services to manage all aspects of their asset.It's terrible to hear what's happened with your PM and contractor.

He wants to be a silent partner while I do all the Managment aspects of it.What would be a good way to split the business?

However, fix and flipping is a business with an investment aspect.